You’re looking for a counsellor who does evidence-based therapy, slathered in a healthy dose of dark humour. I get along famously with people who thought they’d hate therapy. The world is a dumpster fire, so it makes sense you feel like garbage. You’re paying attention. I’m not going to gaslight you into thinking everything is fine when it isn’t. I want to help you reach your goals in the context of the real world, so you can live to your fullest potential. I’ll walk with you into the dark, and dance with you in your happiest moments. I’ll pump you up, and I’ll also call you on your shit. Let’s get you healed.
I’m person-centred and trauma-informed. You’re steering the ship so what we do in counselling is up to you. I have a lot of tools in my toolbox that we can try if you’d like. I draw from EMDR, brainspotting, narrative, mindfulness, feminist, CBT, and polyvagal approaches. I’m skilled at working with anxiety, depression, career, relationships, identity, neurodivergence, and trauma.
I’m neurodivergent and queer. I have a dark sense of humour and I will get your tiktok references because I am chronically online too. Feel free to tell me how you feel using memes or song lyrics. I genuinely want to see pictures of your dog (or cat? or lizard?) or the cute person you’re talking to and I will never be bored of you quoting directly from your text conversations.
Send me a line (rebecca@figtreewellness.ca) or book a free 10 minute consult - let’s chat.
Qualifications:
- In practice 14 years (career counselling since 2011, personal counselling since 2022).
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC): 10005515
- Certified Career Development Practitioner
- Master of Education in Counselling Psychology
Accepting new virtual clients across Manitoba.
Sliding scale available.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life glitched and skipped the tutorial? Whether you are making big moves, dealing with a plot twist, or wondering why adulthood did not come with cheat codes, I am here to help. I am a Registered Social Worker, currently working on my Master of Social Work (MSW), with over 12 years of experience helping people figure things out.
I take a solution-focused, no-BS approach—helping you find what actually works. If ADHD, time management, motivation, or executive functioning feel like an uphill battle, I have got strategies to help (no “just try harder” advice here).
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and we will find ways to make it work for you.
And yes, I fully support using dark humor as a coping mechanism, because sometimes, laughter really is the best survival tool.
My approach is simple: I listen, I support, and I won’t judge you for having cereal for dinner—sometimes it’s just what works.
Feel free to get in touch by emailing me at Stefanie@figtreewellness.ca or text/ call 204-399-3097 for a free 10-minute consultation.
Qualifications (so you know I’m legit):
• Master’s in Social Work (in progress, Dalhousie University)
• Bachelor of Social Work, University of Manitoba
• Registered Social Worker, Manitoba College of Registered Social Workers (Cert #4391).
• Active Member, Manitoba Association for Career Development (Member ID: 69614427).
• Bachelor of Human Ecology, University of Manitoba (focus on child and youth developmental health and conflict resolution)
• Certified in the Strong Interest Inventory, Psychometrics Canada
• Work-Life Coaching Certificate, Career Professionals of Canada
